Developer Launches Free Tool to Track OpenAI Codex Resets With Source Verification

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A developer has built a free website called Codex Reset Live to help users track OpenAI Codex usage resets without requiring a signup. The tool was created after the developer noticed confusion on social media between three distinct reset types: personal resets, public resets for eligible users, and banked reset credits. The site displays only confirmed public reset announcements along with their original sources, and uses status labels like 'Not Yet' or 'Pending Review' to avoid spreading unverified information. For personal reset times, users must manually enter their own data from account settings, as the site cannot access individual usage limits. The project is independent of OpenAI, and the developer is actively seeking feedback to improve it.

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